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Vegan Cheese Tteokbokki

Vegan Cheese Tteokbokki: Comforting Cheesy Korean Delight

Vegan Cheese Tteokbokki is a delightful plant-based dish, offering a comforting bowl of cheesy goodness that's quick to prepare.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Korean
Calories: 320
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Rice Cakes
  • 8 oz Korean Rice Cakes Look for 'garaetteok' at Asian markets.
For the Cheese Sauce
  • 1 medium Potato Acts as a thickener; substitute with sweet potatoes for sweetness.
  • 1 medium Carrot Optional for added sweetness and color.
  • 1 cup Cashew Milk Can be swapped with almond or soy milk.
  • 1 cup Vegetable Broth Any broth, like mushroom, can work.
  • 1/4 cup Nutritional Yeast Brings a cheesy flavor; can be omitted.
  • 1 tbsp Miso Paste Elevates umami profile; substitute with tahini.
  • 3 tbsp Tapioca Starch Crucial for stretchy consistency; arrowroot can substitute.
  • to taste Spices (Garlic Powder, Onion Powder, Salt, Pepper) Enhance flavors; adjust to taste.

Equipment

  • pot
  • blender

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions for Vegan Cheese Tteokbokki
  1. Cook the Korean rice cakes in boiling water for 6-8 minutes until fork-tender. Drain and set aside.
  2. In a blender, combine cooked potato and carrot with cashew milk, vegetable broth, nutritional yeast, miso paste, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and pepper. Blend until smooth.
  3. Pour blended cheese sauce into a pot over medium heat. Stir for 5-7 minutes until thickened.
  4. Gently fold in the cooked rice cakes, stirring well to coat. Heat for an additional 2-3 minutes.
  5. Serve immediately with optional garnishes like green onions or Korean red pepper flakes.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 320kcalCarbohydrates: 45gProtein: 8gFat: 12gSaturated Fat: 3gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 2gSodium: 400mgPotassium: 700mgFiber: 5gSugar: 4gVitamin A: 2000IUVitamin C: 15mgCalcium: 120mgIron: 2mg

Notes

Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to 2 days in the fridge. Reheat on medium heat with a splash of water to restore consistency.

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